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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
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SUMMARY:Mechanical Key Day (MKD)
DESCRIPTION:A regular opportunity for some friendly QSOs\, while giving the electronic keyer some time\noff. Members are encouraged to try to get on one of their favourite band(s) at some time during\nthis 24-hour period and look for other members. There are no set exchanges\, just have an\nenjoyable QSO with a fellow member using straight key\, bug or sideswiper.
URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/mechanical-key-day-mkd-2/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260509T030514
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SUMMARY:UK Annual Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:This social event is held every year.  It’s FOC’s flag-ship social event and is open to Members and their guests. \nThis year’s  event is to be held  Saturday\, 12th of September 2026 at the Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa\, near Crewe in Cheshire: https://www.crewehallcheshire.co.uk \nOver the coming weeks\, further details and a booking link will be provided – this is an opportunity to mark the weekend in your diary.  For more information see  https://www.g4foc.org/annual-dinner-2026/ \n  \n 
URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/uk-annual-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa\, Weston Road\, Crewe\, CW1 6UY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260509T030514
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SUMMARY:Bill Windle QSO Party
DESCRIPTION:Here is a special invitation for you to join in the fun during the Bill Windle QSO Party (BWQP)\, formerly known as the FOC QSO Party (FOCQP)\, that we schedule twice a year. Many members have reported this is their favourite operating event! The idea behind the BWQP is to offer a stress-free opportunity for members to meet and greet both other members and nonmembers. Each one of us can make this event what you want it to be – some get on for a few casual QSOs\, others spend several hours on different bands and still others treat it like a miniMarathon. The basic concept is to work as many stations as you can over the 24-hour period. All the contacts made during both BWQPs count for all the FOC awards. So\, if you are chasing Windles\, Augies\, or WAFOC etc\, this is a good opportunity to fill in the stations you still need to work. The BWQP runs for a 24-hour period from 0000z to 2359z. Call ‘CQ BW’ from 015 to 040kHz on all bands\, excluding the WARC bands. The exchange is: RST\, name\, and FOC number (non-members send RST and name). Many also engage in longer QSOs; it is entirely up to you! Please note we still call ‘CQ BW’ to initiate a QSO\, a tribute to Bill Windle who did so much to foster activity in our Club will be continued. Having your results listed has been a problem with a few stray emails. Ray\, G4FON (SK) developed a new reporting method that allows you to simply enter your results into a web form that will assure that your report is received. \nTo report your results\, use this address: FOCQP.g4foc.org Reports are due 7 days after the event. A complete list of the stations who do report will be included in FOCUS\, and on our public website. Handsome certificates are awarded to members and non-members on each continent reporting the highest number of QSOs. Please do not email results to the previous address as these will not be tabulated.
URL:https://www.g4foc.org/calendar/foc-qso-party/
CATEGORIES:On air events
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